2023 Riverine Plains Scholarship Program
Riverine Plains Inc invites tertiary students working towards a degree or diploma in agriculture, agricultural science agribusiness or engineering (or who can demonstrate a passion for agriculture in another discipline), to apply for one of five scholarships being offered by the group in 2023.
The 2023 Riverine Plains Scholarship Program includes the Alvan Blanch Australia, Corteva Agriscience, Hanrahan Family and Uncle Tobys Scholarships. Each scholarship provides $5,000 over two years (or a single year for final year students applying for the Corteva Agriscience Scholarship) to assist with costs associated with studying (textbooks, cost of living etc). The scholarships also include work experience and mentoring opportunities, as well as access to Riverine Plains and other industry events.
This is the first time that the Riverine Plains Scholarship Program has been able to offer such a diversity of scholarships. While all the 2023 scholarships have a focus and desire to contribute to the agricultural sector, there are also scholarships designed especially for students from a non-farming background, as well as for those studying engineering or another discipline.
Applications for the 2023 Riverine Plains Scholarship Program close at 5pm on Thursday 22 June, 2023.
For general enquiries about any of the scholarships listed below, please contact Brooke Sanderson on 03 5744 1713 or email brooke@riverineplains.org.au
Alvan Blanch Australia Scholarships
For agriculture or engineering students (two available)
Alvan Blanch is a global engineering company that specialises in innovative design, production and installation of high-quality machines and integrated systems for the processing of agricultural produce and waste materials.
Alvan Blanch Australia manages a national network of Alvan Blanch installation and maintenance engineers who implement end-to-end grain drying solutions across Australia’s cropping regions, from concept and proposal, through to delivery, installation, start-up, training, and maintenance.
Riverine Plains has partnered with Alvan Blanch Australia to offer two Scholarships in 2023, with the aim of attracting, recognising and encouraging people into agriculture in the Riverine Plains region.
The Alvan Blanch Scholarships
The Scholarships aims to support students from a non-farming background who are considering agriculture as a career.
The Scholarships will each provide:
- a bursary of $5,000 for students undertaking tertiary qualifications in engineering or agriculture at a recognised tertiary institution
- access to work placement opportunities either with Alvan Blanch Australia, or farmers who have installed Alvan Blanch equipment on their farms or businesses (this may include the payment for interstate travel expenses)
- opportunities to network and gain knowledge, with free access to all Riverine Plains events
- personal mentoring by Riverine Plains staff
To be eligible for the Alvan Blanch Australia Scholarships (two available):
- students must be enrolled in a diploma or undergraduate degree course in agriculture, agricultural science or engineering (agricultural or mechanical) which is delivered by a recognised Australian tertiary institution
- be studying full-time
- be an Australian permanent resident or citizen
- come from a non-farming background (students from rural or urban areas without an immediate family connection to a farming business or students whose parents or carers live or work on a farm as employees without other financial interests in a farm business, are eligible to apply)
- demonstrate an intention to relocate or return to the Riverine Plains region post-study (see map below)
Applications for this Scholarship are open from 22 March until 5pm Thursday 22 June, 2023.
Before submitting an application, students should read the 2023 Riverine Plains Scholarship Program Terms, Conditions and Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Alvan Blanch Australia Scholarship, or any other scholarship offered as part of the 2023 Riverine Plains Scholarship Program, please click here
2023:
2023:
Alvan Blanch Scholarships Applications open
Applications open 22 March to 22 June, 2023
2023:
Corteva Agriscience Scholarship
For agriculture and agribusiness students or students who can demonstrate a passion for agriculture
Corteva Agriscience is helping students towards a diverse and rewarding career in agriculture. In 2022, Corteva partnered with Riverine Plains for the first time to deliver the Corteva Agriscience Scholarship to reward and recognize emerging leaders in our industry.
Corteva Agriscience is a global agriscience company dedicated to agriculture. We are driven by our beliefs and our purpose, which is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.
The Corteva Agriscience Scholarship has a plant breeding and agronomy focus.
The 2023 Scholarship will provide:
- a bursary of $5,000 for a student undertaking their second or third year of study in 2023
- access to work placement opportunities with Corteva Agriscience or our other partner businesses
- opportunities to network and gain knowledge, with free access to all Riverine Plains events
- personal mentoring from key agri-professionals
To be eligible for the Corteva Agriscience Scholarship:
- students must be enrolled in the second or third year a diploma or undergraduate degree course in agriculture, agricultural science, agribusiness or be undertaking another course of study that demonstrates a passion for agriculture (i.e law, sustainability), which is delivered by a recognised Australian tertiary institution
- be a second or third year student (if the successful recipient is a final year student, they can elect to receive their bursary as a single payment, instead of over the usual two years)
- be studying full-time
- be an Australian permanent resident or citizen
- have an interest in agronomy, plant breeding or otherwise demonstrate a passion for agriculture
Applications for the scholarship are open from 22 March to 5pm Thursday 22 June, 2023.
Before submitting an application, students should read the 2023 Riverine Plains Scholarship Program Terms, Conditions and Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Corteva Agriscience Scholarship, or any other scholarship offered as part of the 2023 Riverine Plains Scholarship Program, please click here
2022:
Corteva Agriscience Scholarship established
2022:
Reily Menhenett
2022:
The Hanrahan Family Scholarship (in memory of John Hanrahan)
For agriculture and agribusiness students
In 2018, the John Hanrahan Scholarship was established to recognise and encourage agricultural excellence in the Riverine Plains region.
The Scholarship is named in honour of John Hanrahan, a successful and experienced farmer and respected community member from Coreen, who passed away suddenly in 2014.
Through a generous donation made by the Hanrahan Family, Riverine Plains was able to establish the scholarship to honour John’s passion for farming, his thirst for knowledge, and his sense of community.
The 2023 Hanrahan Family Scholarship (in memory of John Hanrahan) will provide:
- a bursary of $5,000 for a student undertaking their second year of study in 2023 (paid in annual instalments over two years in 2023, 2024)
- access to work placement opportunities with Riverine Plains
- opportunities to network and gain knowledge, with free access to all Riverine Plains events
- personal mentoring by Riverine Plains staff
To be eligible for the Hanrahan Family Scholarship:
- students must be enrolled in the second year of a diploma or undergraduate degree course in agriculture, agricultural science or agribusiness, which is delivered by a recognised Australian tertiary institution
- be studying full-time
- be an Australian permanent resident or citizen
- be from the Riverine Plains area (see map below)
Applications for the scholarship are open from 22 March to 5pm Thursday 22 June, 2023.
View the 2023 Riverine Plains Scholarship Program Terms, Conditions and Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Hanrahan Family Scholarship, or any other scholarship offered as part of the 2023 Riverine Plains Scholarship Program, please click here
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2018:
The John Hanrahan Scholarship established
2019:
Mitchell Priestly
2019:
2020:
Sophie Hanna and Lachlan Quibell
2021:
Jessica Ryan
2021:
2022:
James White
The Uncle Tobys Scholarship
For agriculture and agribusiness students
In 2021, Riverine Plains partnered with Uncle Tobys to deliver the inaugural Uncle Tobys Scholarship to support future leaders in agriculture.
Nestlé, the parent company of Uncle Tobys, recognises how crucial the support of future leaders in agriculture is to the success of the food industry both locally and as a whole.
The Uncle Tobys Scholarship aims to recognise and encourage agricultural excellence, with a focus on general agronomy, oats, and post farm-gate manufacture.
The 2023 Uncle Tobys Scholarship will provide:
- a bursary of $5,000 for a student undertaking their second year of study in 2023 (the bursary will be paid in annual instalments over two years in 2023, 2024)
- access to work placement opportunities with Nestlé, the home of Uncle Tobys
- opportunities to network and gain knowledge, with free access to all Riverine Plains events
- personal mentoring by Nestlé staff from the Uncle Tobys factory
To be eligible for the Uncle Tobys Scholarship:
- students must be enrolled in the second year of a diploma or undergraduate degree course in agriculture, agricultural science or agribusiness, which is delivered by a recognised Australian tertiary institution
- be studying full-time
- be an Australian permanent resident or citizen
- have an interest in agronomy, oats or post-farm-gate manufacture
Applications are open from 22 March to 5pm Thursday 22 June, 2023.
Before submitting an application, students should read the 2023 Riverine Plains Scholarship Program Terms, Conditions and Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Uncle Tobys Scholarship, or any other scholarship offered as part of the 2023 Riverine Plains Scholarship Program, please click here
2021:
Uncle Tobys Scholarship established
2021:
Thomas Hatty
2021:
2022:
Sam Marshall
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